US book publishers are making more through online sales than physical stores – Not only have audiobooks increased in popularity over the past year, but the 2013 joint report by the Association of American Publishers and the Book Industry Study Group (link to the report in the article) indicates that ... more >

Judge Says Price-Fixing Suit Filed by Retailers Can Proceed – Judge Cote has ruled that an antitrust suit brought by independent bookseller DNAML against Apple et al can move forward, likely in tandem with Lavoho, LLC and Abbey House Media (formerly Diesel and Books on Board). Question: Will these publishers ... more >

BIC Cristal For Her Ball Pen, 1.0mm, Black, 16ct (MSLP16-Blk) – An oldie but still a goodie. Bic pens “for her,” yields some of the funniest reviews and questions/answers on the site (warning: massive time suck potential). Someone has answered my gentle prayers and FINALLY designed a pen that I ... more >

America’s Test Kitchen now offers access to all 3 of its sites for $69.95/year – This should probably fall under the daily deals. America’s Test Kitchen, the company behind Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s County is allowing access to all three of its websites for only $69.95 per year. It used ... more >

Audrey Niffenegger’s literary love story, The Time Traveler’s Wife, has sold over seven million copies worldwide. Now, on the 10th anniversary of its publication, Zola Books has issued the first-ever digital edition. What’s more, the DRM-free e-book contains a 25-page excerpt from a sequel Niffenegger is writing. When Zola Books ... more >

This is just for fun and because Jayne sent it to me. Internet sales tax: who’s for it, who’s against & what comes next – An Internet sales tax is about to pass the Senate and may do so as early as the end of this week. It may surprise ... more >

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